release [ri'li:s]

n./vt.

基本义：释放，免除，赦免，解除
This releases them from personal responsibility.
这免除了他们的个人责任。

He was released on parole.
他获得假释。

引申义：1、放松，松开，放出

He quickly released her hand.
他很快地放开了她的手。

2、出版，发行，发表

The film is scheduled for release next month.
该片定于下月发行。

The party released its manifesto yesterday.
该党昨天发表了它的声明。

3、放弃，让与(权利、财产等)

He released his claim to the property.
他放弃了对财产的要求。

4、释放，赦免，发行，弃权证书

After my examination I had a feeling of release.
考试之后,我感到如释重负。

【常用短语】

press release 通讯稿,新闻稿
day release 脱产学习（多指工人）
Release from life 从生命中解脱出来（死亡的委婉说法）
release from a spell 使从着魔的状态中解放出来

【背句子记单词】

Only you could release me.
只有你能解救我。

He released her from his gaze.
他紧盯着她的目光移开了。